Earlier this week we reported that DirecTV subscribers would be able to watch the Shine Fights PPV on Sept. 10th but would not be able to see Shark Fights PPV on Sept. 11th. Today, DirecTV decided not to carry the Shine Fights PPV. Via MMA Fighting: With Shine Fights’ event moving from a sanctioned show […]
Todd Duffee’s manager clarifies statement concerning release
Todd Duffee’s release from the UFC stunned many fans but more surprising was the quote taken from Duffee’s manager, Alex Davis. Davis responded to a request for comment from Sports Illustrated’s Josh Gross. Gross reported on his twitter account Davis’ response which Gross stated was through a text message. On the afternoon of Sept 7th, […]
Shark Fights to give portion of PPV sales to charity
Shark Fights announced in a press release that a portion of the sales it receives from its PPV this Saturday will go toward a charity assisting children of service veterans. According to the Shark Fights’ press release: In honor of the men and women who serve the United States in the armed forces, Shark Fight […]
Shine, not Shark available on DirecTV PPV this weekend
DirecTV subscribers will have only one choice for an MMA PPV this weekend. As noted in this post and today by MMA Fighting. DirecTV will be carrying Shine Fights PPV on Sept. 10th but not Shark Fights PPV on Sept. 11th. A DirecTV spokesman told MMA Fighting that Shark Fights was “brought to us a […]
Toronto Company buys TapouT, Silver Star and Hitman
MMA Weekly reports that TapouT, Silver Star Casting Co. and Hitman Fight Gear have been sold to businessman Jamie Salter. The MMA clothing brands will be merged under Salter’s Toronto-based Authentic Brands Group, LLC. From Bloomberg: Salter’s Toronto-based Authentic Brands Group LLC is betting the three labels — TapouT, Silver Star Casting Co. and Hitman […]